Prayer in the Chapel: Tuesday, 9-9:30.
Lent Reflection Group: Join us in the Chapel for Lectio/Visio Divina, with contemplative Gospel readings and artwork to lead us through Lent to the season of Easter. Tuesdays at 11am.
5th Sunday (next week – 29 March) All-age Service and shared meal: Sharing food and conversation is also part of our worship.
10am for Morning tea, Coffee & Bagels
10:30 service begins followed by a potluck lunch.
For lunch:
If your surname begins with A through to Mc we would love a dessert to share.
If your surname begins M to Z, a main dish please.
The Hospitality Team is organising a selection of breads and spreads.
If you can’t contribute anything, or forget, you’re still welcome to stay and share!
The March/April birthday lunch will be on Sunday 19 April at 12.30pm. Venue: Sandra’s. The theme will be “A trip down memory lane”. To help with this please send your baby/toddler photo to Sandra by 15 April.
Use of Emergency Exits at the Village Bryndwr: People attending Sunday services or other events who would need to use a ramp to exit the building in the event of an emergency, should note their nearest suitable exit point. Ramps are located at the main entrance, the rear entrance and the hall entrance.
Church Donations: A reminder that March 31 is the end of the financial tax year and a time to think about any additional giving we might make to the church, which will result in a donations tax credit of 33 cents in the dollar from IRD.
Lavender Bags for Easter Camp: A huge thank you to everyone who bought my lavender bags! I’m super grateful for your support to get me to Easter Camp and I hope you enjoy them! – Sophie Blackbeard
Bryndwr office hours: Sadly, Fei has resigned her role as our administrator at Bryndwr to focus on her expanding Learning Aid job at Burnside high school. We are grateful for all she has contributed to our church and wish her all the best for her next chapter! We will be advertising for an administrator, but in the meantime the Bryndwr Office won’t be staffed. For bookings, please contact Tracey at Papanui in the first instance for availability. If you are interested in this role, or know someone who might be, please chat to Luke or Judith.
The Village News, Autumn edition is now available for visitors to pick up from the Village Bryndwr from Sunday morning (22 March). Thank you.
The new directory has not been printed yet; we will advise when this is available.
The Hospitality Team is looking for new members and volunteers. Whether you’d like to be a regular part of the team or simply volunteer as needed — providing baking, a meal, or a dessert when there’s a need — there’s a place for you! If you’re interested in joining the team or being added to our volunteer list, please speak with Christine Miller or sign up on the sheet at the entrance.
Arts Exhibition “Community & Creativity” – Painting | Craft | Children’s Art: There will be an exhibition at the Papanui building on Sat 28th and Sun 29th March, featuring work by Sharon Song’s children’s art group, the Creative Nest and the Monday painting group. Free entry. Open 10am to 3pm both days, everyone welcome.
Roster Reminder – 29 March:
Setup: Judith & Andrew.
Welcoming: Nancy M, Ruth & Bruce.
Reading:
Counting: Andrew, Jane.
Technician: Grant.
Morning Tea: Judith & Andrew.
| March | |||
| Sun 22 | 10.00am | Worship Service (Communion) | Bryndwr |
| 5.30pm | Evening Circle | ph office | |
| Mon 23 | 9.30am | Music Moments | Papanui |
| 10.00am | Creative Nest, painting group | Papanui | |
| 6.45pm | Indoor Bowls | Bryndwr | |
| Tue 24 | 9.00am | Prayer @ the Chapel | Bryndwr |
| 10.00am | Creative Nest, drop-in (10.00-12.30) | Papanui | |
| 10.00am | Fly-Bys visiting | ||
| 11.00am | Lent Reflection in the Chapel | Bryndwr | |
| Wed 25 | 9.45am | Badminton | Papanui |
| 10.00am | Pre-School Music | Bryndwr | |
| Thur 26 | 9.30am | Steady as you go | Papanui |
| 9.30am | Playful Generations | Papanui | |
| 10.15am | Pop-ins visitors | Papanui | |
| 11.30am | Midweek Worship | Papanui | |
| 6.00pm | Youth Group | Bryndwr | |
| Fri 27 | 11.00am | GoGrans Exercise Group | Bryndwr |
| 1.15pm | Indoor Bowls | Papanui | |
| 2pm-5pm | Clothing Shop | Bryndwr | |
| Sat 28 | 9.15-12pm | Clothing Shop | Bryndwr |
| 10am-3pm | Art Exhibition Saturday and Sunday | Papanui | |
| Sun 29 | 10.00am | Morning tea – coffee and bagels | Bryndwr |
| 10.30am | Worship Service, followed by lunch | Bryndwr |